Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, spoke out after a 1-1 draw with West Ham United, leaving the team 9 points behind league leaders Arsenal in the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola, manager of the "Sky Blues" Manchester City, confirmed he has not surrendered the chance to win this season's English Premier League, despite the recent 1-1 draw with West Ham United, which leaves them 9 points behind leaders Arsenal.
Pep said, "Who says it's over? It's not over yet. We have not lost. It’s not over. We will keep moving forward."
"Football is unpredictable. West Ham had just one chance and scored one goal, but this has been common this season where we dominate many aspects of the game but fail to convert created chances into goals."
"Nevertheless, I am very proud of these players. After visiting Madrid and facing tough results, we came to London and fought until the very end. Everyone ran until they couldn't run anymore."
"Now we will rest and prepare for the game against Madrid and give it our all. Being 9 points behind Arsenal is a big gap, but it has happened. We still have games in hand and a home game against Arsenal, so we must try our best."
"When it becomes impossible [to win the Premier League], I will call to congratulate Arteta, but until then, we have to keep trying. I always remain optimistic."